Is there any better Iowa tradition than browsing the farmers’ markets? The produce is fresher than anywhere else, the prices are lower, and you never know what surprises you’ll find. At Rock Valley Farmers Market, one local farm is taking a break from the harvest to bake some of the best pies you’ll find anywhere – and their specialty is a gem that often gets overlooked.
Everyone in Rock Valley knows that when the farmers’ market comes to town, it’s time to stock up on local delicacies.
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Everyone has their favorite stand, and it’s best to get their early before the small-batch goodies get sold out.
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Bomgaars Family Farm is known for their fresh produce, but those in the know always get there early to scoop up their home-baked desserts.
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You’ll always find a selection of scratch-baked pies on offer, and the flavors change with the season and whatever the family had on hand!
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But those who want a slightly more unusual pie from the farm know - don’t miss their fantastic strawberry-rhubarb pie, one of the best versions anywhere.
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The celery-like stalks of this plant might not look like dessert material, but when baked they add a unique tart taste to a pie.
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At Bomgaars, they make good use of rhubarb, including it in other desserts like this tray bake.
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It even shows up in muffins, which are surprisingly addictive to rhubarb fans.
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The pies at Bomgaars always have a bit of dramatic flair in the decorating - yet another reason they’re one of the first items to sell out at the Rock Valley Farmers Market.
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Have you tasted the wares at Rock Valley Farmers Market? Let us know the stands you never miss when the market comes to town. The market’s hours and offerings change with the seasons, so make sure to keep up on their Facebook page, as well as the page of Bomgaar’s Family Farm to see what they’ve got cooking.
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Address: Rock Valley Farmers Market, 1013 13th Ave, Rock Valley, IA 51247, USAAddress: Bomgaars Family Farm, 3911 Jay Ave, Orange City, IA 51041, USA
